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What the NASUWT has done for it's members

My caseworkers were always punctual, organised and extremely hard working. I could call C at any time and she was always available to talk to me and help with any concerns. C was exemplary in devastating and depressing times when I would most probably have left work for good.

During times when I really did not want to keep going in this world I found C to be a life support. I am now back at work and C has now become a valuable friend.

Over the last few months I have found the support from my local NASUWT caseworkers, absolutely invaluable. I have been supported emotionally and practically with great advice, representation and compassion, resulting in the best outcome for me and my family.

My caseworkers knew all the rules and legislation regarding my role and employment and spoke to my workplace on my behalf, many times, to create a smooth transition back to work. They negotiated a suitable phased return after six months of sick leave. The structured return to work was extremely generous and it enabled me to get paid while spending time getting used to my return without any pressure or stress.

During a very difficult and sad time the NASUWT were incredible supportive. My caseworkers met me on several occasions at a convenient location to myself. I found my caseworkers to be very well informed, extremely professional and knowledgeable and even helped me to fill in forms to claim benefits.

I can’t thank my NASUWT caseworker enough for the work he has done for me. He worked quickly and effectively to get the best outcome and kept me up to date with his progress every step of the way. I couldn’t have asked for more support. Thank you.

Commenting on the announcement by the DfE of a new bursary to encourage ex-service personnel to retrain as teachers, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the

NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union, said:

“Former members of the armed services can have a very valuable contribution to make to education system, as can people from a wide range of occupational backgrounds.

“However, the evidence that incentive schemes of this type, regardless of the group at which they are targeted, are effective are mixed at best and it is therefore disappointing that the Government continues to place so much emphasis on them. Any difference they do make is at the margins at best.

“The Government must accept that the only way in which the teacher supply crisis will be addressed on a sustainable basis is through action to tackle its fundamental causes, particularly those related to teachers’ excessive workloads as well as the increasingly uncompetitive nature of their pay and other key terms and conditions of employment.”